Senior Care Assistant

Audley Group; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Audley Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to mentor our Home Care Assistants and ensure high care standards. Responsibilities include supervising staff, supporting service delivery, and providing training. Candidates must have NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, strong leadership skills, and a passion for quality care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

45p per mile for travel

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% discount on food and drinks at restaurants

Guest suites at staff rates

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme membership

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• 1 year of care experience in a domiciliary care environment.
• Full driving license with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of carers and providing support.
• Delivering high-level care services including personal and social support.
• In-house training for care assistants.

Skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

High standard care delivery

Education

National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (NVQ 3)

Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Audley Care is a well-established community care organisation, with offices based at the 5* luxury Audley. We are actively looking for a Senior Care Assistant to work between our office (or home-based) and out in the community providing support and guidance to our carers.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be a mentor and supervisor to our Home Care Assistants. You will work closely with the office team to be at the heart of keeping our care standards high.

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering a high level care service, inclusive of personal, social, and housekeeping services.
• Supervising a team of carers, providing support and assistance as needed.
• Ensuring service delivery in accordance with all Audley policies, procedures, and practices.
• Providing in-house training to care assistants when required.
• Signing off as competent all developing Personal Care Assistants as they demonstrate competence and Audley behaviours.
• Supporting the introduction of new clients and the development of the service into new areas.
• Carrying out duties as assigned by the Registered Manager.

What we’re looking for:

To be a lead member of our team, you’ll need to inspire and develop a team, excelling as a mentor. You’ll need a passion for delivering and developing a high standard care service compliant with relevant policies. You should be excited to expand services and brand development, representing Audley Care and participating in marketing & PR activities to strengthen our reputation.

You will need to hold a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (NVQ 3), Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or be working towards it. You must have 1 year of care experience in a domiciliary care environment and hold a full driving license with access to your own vehicle.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 45p per mile paid to cover your travel
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent learning and development opportunities with our Audley Academy
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at major retailers
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and many more benefits

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’.

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